Animation Nation

Have you seen this trailer yet? Take a look at one of the most amazing animated films ever created. Each frame of "Loving Vincent" is a hand painted picture for an extraordinary effect. A labor intensive masterpiece about the life of Vincent Van Gough. Directed by Warsaw Poland based Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman and released by Breakthru Films. Latest info states that it's currently playing in theaters in the US and UK. Watch the video and experience the astonishing visuals...

One of the personal perks of my many years of hosting AnimationNation has been the exposure I've gotten to the fantastic worldwide community of creators that comprise the animation industry of today. Among the latest I'd like to spotlight is Mika Animation in Singapore founded by Ishak Khan. Here's a look at their latest film entitled "Fearless"...

Excited and privileged to feature the online premiere of this fine animated short from Stav Levi. After a very successful run in more than 50 festivals the award winning "HEAD" is now available for all to enjoy. Created while a student at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem in 2015. HEAD is a surreal contemplative experience that challenges the viewer with an unusual theme. Music by Trixerin.

The most recent trailer for Pixar's "Coco" has been uploaded. It gives us a better idea of the story and a more comprehensive understanding of the characters. Release date is scheduled for November 22 2017. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

One of the greatest animation schools in the world. Gobelins in Paris always fascinates and amazes us with the wonderful films they create. In "Mehua" we're taken back to a liberating moment in ancient MesoAmerica where human sacrifice is the order of the day. Brilliant design and traditional animation supported with a little CGI. Congratulations to all the talented artists involved with this film!

You'll love this brilliant animated short. After an outstanding festival tour the 2015 Academy Award nominated "A Single Life" is available for viewing online. The creators are Netherlands based Job, Joris and Marieke. You can follow the animators on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This video was created by Brent Forrest who's the owner of BFX Animation in Tokyo. "Dirty Pool" is a homage to a billiard hall in Toronto where animators would hang out and carouse. He created the room from memory and used a rig downloaded from AnimSchool for the characters. Original music by Roberto Ignis. Brent's 2016 demo reel follows the video.